Plot Summary

Gone

Mo Hayder
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Gone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

Book Brief

Mo Hayder

Gone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

418

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Bath, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Gone by Mo Hayder is a detective thriller set in modern-day Bristol, UK, where DI Jack Caffrey investigates a carjacking that leads to an eleven-year-old girl being kidnapped. With increasing concern, he unravels the motives behind the crime, realizing the kidnapper intends to strike again. Featuring police diver Flea Marley, the novel follows Caffrey's complex investigation amid personal stakes and unexpected developments. The book includes themes of child abduction and substance use.

Dark

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Unnerving

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.2

12,283 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

In Gone, Mo Hayder delivers a gripping thriller that excels in building suspense and intricate plotting. Positive reviews highlight the well-developed characters and unforeseeable twists. Some critics point out a slow start and occasional improbabilities in the plot. Overall, it's a compelling read for thriller enthusiasts, though pacing may concern some.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Gone?

Readers who relish intense, dark psychological thrillers will enjoy Gone by Mo Hayder. Fans of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or Sharp Objects will appreciate the intricate plotting and complex characters. This book is ideal for those who are fascinated by gritty crime novels with a penchant for deep, unsettling mysteries.

4.2

12,283 ratings

78%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

418

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Bath, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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